Safed Old Jewish Cemetery

Safed Old Jewish Cemetery
בית העלמין היהודי העתיק בצפת
Aerial photograph of the ancient cemetery in Safed
Details
Established	14th century
Location	Safed
Country	Israel
Coordinates	32°58′06″N 35°29′20″E / 32.9683°N 35.4890°E / 32.9683; 35.4890
Type	Jewish
Size	150 dunams

The ancient Jewish cemetery in Safed is one of the oldest cemeteries in Israel. It has served for many centuries as a burial place for the local residents, including prominent and important figures in the heritage of Israel. The cemetery is located along the western slope of the city of Safed, at the end of Ari Street, down Mount Canaan, facing the Amud Stream and overlooking the Sea of Galilee.^[1]

Every year, more than 700,000 people visit the graves of the righteous at the site, which according to tradition includes the graves of Tannaim, Amoraim, Kabbalists, and many Rebbes.^[1]

Near the ancient cemetery is the "new cemetery of Safed". On its northern side is the military cemetery of Safed, located on the mountainside, and nearby is the monument in memory of the seven martyrs of the gallows. At the entrance to the cemetery is the Ari's mikveh.^[1]